Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Medstead
We carry out flat roof surveys in Medstead and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets that hold water back
How a flat roof survey works in Medstead
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’ve noticed blisters and bubbles in the covering and leaks around rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around a smaller place like Medstead, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Medstead (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Medstead
Do you cover Medstead?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Medstead is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Medstead is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Places near Medstead
Also in Medstead
Flat roof surveys in Medstead: local notes
With Bentworth Hall about 2.1 miles north, Medstead sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Good Shepherd, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like Medstead Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Medstead is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Roofs in Medstead get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Medstead and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Five Ash Road and Stoney Lane. We also cover the places around Medstead: Four Marks (1 mile south), South Town (1 mile north-west), Soldridge (1 mile south-west), New Copse (1 mile north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
Around Medstead
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, roughly 4.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Medstead includes Red Hill.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to Medstead is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Medstead
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Why it is worth a survey now in Medstead
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Blocked gutters on homes around Medstead overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Medstead
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes